Tamar
Tamar first appears in US records in 1915. It peaked in 1977, when 133 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 73.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Tamar popular?
Steady Tamar has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 1977.
| 2020s | 416 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 811 | |
| 2000s | 917 | |
| 1990s | 901 | |
| 1980s | 1,103 | |
| 1970s | 1,003 | |
| 1960s | 606 | |
| 1950s | 249 | |
| 1940s | 96 | |
| 1930s | 41 | |
| 1920s | 10 | |
| 1910s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Tamar mean?
From Hebrew tamar, 'date palm.' Borne by several biblical women (Genesis 38; 2 Samuel 13). A concrete noun; the palm's associations of uprightness, grace and fruitfulness are connotation rather than part of the etymology.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tamar mean?
Tamar means date palm. From Hebrew tamar, 'date palm.' Borne by several biblical women (Genesis 38; 2 Samuel 13). A concrete noun; the palm's associations of uprightness, grace and fruitfulness are connotation rather than part of the etymology.
What is the origin of the name Tamar?
Tamar is of hebrew origin.
How do you pronounce Tamar?
Tamar is pronounced “tah-MAR.”
Is Tamar a boy or a girl name?
Tamar is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Tamar a popular name right now?
Tamar has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 1977.
How popular is the name Tamar?
In 2025, Tamar ranked #2455 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Tamar most popular?
Tamar was most popular in 1977, when about 133 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Tamar?
Names similar to Tamar include Susannah, Shira, Yael, Shifra, Zahava.
What names go well with Tamar?
hebrew names that pair well with Tamar include James, Michael, John, David, Mary.